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Buckets and Buckets! EDITOR'S NOTES Nancy Estes, MBA, CAE Executive Director/Editor A outside my offi ce. Everyday, I see the excavators, backhoes and bulldozers at work. Th is six-mile project is anticipated to take a minimum of four years, and many of the people who work in this area are irritated. Some merchants have moved altogether. I guess it is all in the "eyes of the beholder. s I write this article I am watching rather massive highway construction I am thoroughly enjoying the experience. One morning, a bucket swung " into the freeway, awfully close to my car. I'm not sure who was more scared – me, or the young man handling the equipment. Some of you may know that I grew up on a working farm. Th is translated to driving big trucks and tractors before I even had a license to drive a car. Th ere is a special satisfaction in physically achieving large visible accom- plishments in the open air that could never be realized sitting at a computer. When I arrived for my IDA DIRECTOR ELECTIONS: If anyone knows an IDA MEMBER that would like to serve on the Board, contact Melissa Uribe Gil, Nominations Chairperson (Costex). [melissa@costex.com] Director terms completed: Anders Freij - Liaison International Don Frost - Far East, Indonesia, Australia George Angelidis and Mark Scott - Europe, Africa, Mid East (Board voted 1 per this region) [International regions fi nd candidates from their region] Larry Kinn - North America Open (2nd slot) - North America interview with the Independent Distributors Association 15 years ago, my fi rst view was a wall cov- ered with photos of members and large equipment. I knew immedi- ately that this was the association for me. CONGRATULATIONS, BOB MCINTYRE! Any member that has been with IDA for some time knows our legal counsel, Mr. Robert McIntyre. He has spent most of his life working with, and in, this industry. In addition to the legal service provided to IDA and individual member companies, Bob has provided business legal updates in our member magazine - the Universal - for many years. He also has been a good friend. Bob, we are all proud of you and wish you the best in your new law fi rm, Wegman, Hessler and Van- derburg. (Read more on page 19 of this issue and in Bob's article on page 17. You can contact Bob at RWMcintyre@wegmanlaw.com) IDA is once again updat- ing its soſt ware and web-based database. Th is newest project will be completed by August. You will see updated screens on the IDA website, and the convention registration and member profi les will have a new look. Orchestrat- ing a massive data and transac- tional history is very complicated. Whether you have 500 or 500,000 members, the basics are equally intricate and vulnerable to catastrophe. Th is is the sixth, and hopefully last, computer transfer for me. ate oſt en enough that members are encouraged to call IDA at any time. We apologize for any tran- sitional inconveniences and will rectify as quickly as possible any "bugs" that appear. Convention plans are shap- Meanwhile, I cannot reiter- ing up. Please view the Conven- tion section in this magazine that begins on page 10. CONSIDER SERVING ON THE IDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS! It will help your business. Th e time requirement is only two meetings per year, the term is two years, and serving as a director is a phenomenal way to give back to the industry that has served you. Golfers! I don't think I have to tell you that the opportuni- ties are set for a tremendous golf tournament at the Doral's Blue Monster Course. Th anks again to our BLACK CAT BLADES supporter and coordinator Terry McKay. Questions? Would you like to sponsor or off er giveaways? Terry.McKay@blackcatblades.com Several companies will be off ering tours for the group. So far, we have PATRIOT ENGINEER- ING, COSTEX and BLUMAQ off ering facility tours and/or receptions. Th ree more companies are considering similar arrange- ments. Th is is huge! Th at's why everyone comes – to network and make money and have fun. Right? Start checking for low airfares! All the best to you and yours! Nancy Golf Tournament Plans for 2012 Miami Convention at the Doral 4 IDA UNIVERSAL July-August 2012